Draft 2012

Pick No.72

Selected By: Miami Dolphins

Round: 3

Pick (Overall): 9 (72)

Pick Analysis:
Vernon entered the draft after a disappointing year in which he only started three games after slowly coming back from an NCAA suspension. He is an undersized defensive end who likely will be moved to outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense, where he has much more value. He excels as an edge rusher and has a serious opportunity to boost his second-round value because he has so much to offer.